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T / subway

T / subway, Boston

 127 Reviews  We found the T really easy to use - get a charlie card and your journeys are all $1.70 instead ot $2. It's easy to use the machines to put more cash on your card. They work much the same as oyster... 

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Amtrak Train

Amtrak Train, Boston

 11 Reviews  When I went to college one of of my many options for visiting home was taking the train. I ruled out taking the train, Amtrak, because it was expensive. After researching the Amtrak New York City to... 

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Driving

Driving, Boston

 39 Reviews  If you are looking at going from New York to Boston / Boston to New York, a very hassle free and comfortable trip is on the Limo Liner! Easy pick up at the Hilton Hotel between 6th and 7th... 

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Bus Service

Bus Service, Boston

 19 Reviews  Usually, it hard to opt in favor of the bus service in Boston. When you ask for directions, people usually point you toward the nearest T station, but travel by T can be inefficient and tiresome,... 

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Commuter Rail

Commuter Rail, Boston

 15 Reviews  We caught the commuter rail a couple of times during our trip. Once to get to Bridgewater State Uni to visit our daughter and once to get to Salem for a day trip out of town. You can catch the T from... 

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By Airplane

By Airplane, Boston

 34 Reviews  Flew into Logan from Atlanta last week---there are 3 main terminals connected by a free bus system, and you can also walk between them if you are not in a hurry----it took about 20 minutes to walk... 

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Taxi Cabs

Taxi Cabs, Boston

 6 Reviews  Taxi in Boston are expensive but sometimes worth it when you are on a time crunch, as the subways (T) are cheap but very slow in Boston. If you are on a Green Line, this is even more so. You can... 

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Walking

Walking, Boston

 17 Reviews  Walking is our preferred way to exploring a city. I do love to walk and exploring a city by foot is the best way to see as much or as little as we want. We can do a bit of shopping, grab a drink or... 

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Water Shuttles

Water Shuttles, Boston

 8 Reviews  An economical way to see Boston by water is to take the MBTA harbor ferry from the Aquarium (Long Wharf) to the Charlestown Navy Yard and back. The Ferry runs every 15 minutes, so there is little... 

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Trolley Tours

Trolley Tours, Boston

 9 Reviews  I personally have never taken a trolley tour of any place that I have visited, but I have checked them out from time to time when trying to plan a trip. Before coming to Boston this last time, I... 

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Duck Tours

Duck Tours, Boston

 7 Reviews  Instead of taking a classic hop-on-hop-off bus tour, it is more fun to take the Duck tour. You will be riding in an authentic, renovated World War II amphibious landing vehicle and visit different... 

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Cruise Liners

Cruise Liners, Boston

 2 Reviews  Believe it or not, some cruise liners actually stop in Boston. You can catch boats to Bermuda, Canada, Miami, Maine...and many other places apparently. Cruises here dock at the Black Falcon Terminal... 

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Ramada Inn and Comfort Inn Courtesy Shuttle

Ramada Inn and Comfort Inn Courtesy Shuttle, Boston

 machomikemd Says:  Ramada and Comfort Inn Hotels are far from downtown boston at 4 miles south in south boston but they are the cheapest hotels in boston area and they offer... 

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Carriage Rides

Carriage Rides, Boston

 Gypsystravels Says:  We saw a couple of these carriages in a few locations, namly in the area of State street near the Black Rose as well as near the aquarium. I can't actually tell... 

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Parking Available

Parking Available, Boston

 BruceDunning Says:  There are parking places in the Boston downtown area. Be prepared for high cost, at least from a Midwestern price point. Down at the wharf area, it is $16 a... 

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Vehicle

Vehicle, Boston

 BruceDunning Says:  The main arteries coming form downtown are I-90 Turnpike. and I-95 and I-93. There is no real belt loop to get around the suburbs, so traffic can congest when... 

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Zipit with a Zipcar!

Zipit with a Zipcar!, Boston

 garridogal Says:  If you live in Boston and don't own or car or if you visit Boston and are a member, a Zipcar is a wonderful way to get around. I've been a member for almost... 

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GREAT WEBSITE FOR KNOWING HOW TO GET AROUND TOWN

GREAT WEBSITE FOR KNOWING HOW TO GET AROUND TOWN, Boston

 ForestqueenNYC Says:  This easy to use website will tell you how to get from your starting to finishing point by public transportation and taxi. It will give you an estimate on how... 

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Mattapan Line

Mattapan Line, Boston

 jasperdo Says:  Any rail fan who visits Boston owes it to him/herself to catch the Red Line out to Ashmont and ride the Mattapan line. A throwback to another era, the Mattapan... 

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Public transportation

Public transportation, Boston

 Polly74 Says:  Boston has an extensive subway and bus system that can get you to almost every tourist location. Locals call the subway the T - you can find the stops by large... 

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Trams/Tube

Trams/Tube, Boston

 kentishgirl Says:  I think they called in the Subway?? but parts of it that we travelled on were like trams.It is a very cheap means of transportation and real quick too.Boston is... 

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Zakim Bridge

Zakim Bridge, Boston

 kazander Says:  Driving North out of Boston on Rt 93 we were able to cross Boston's newest bridge, the Zakim Bridge . An interesting structure, it looks more like a sculpture... 

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MBTA

MBTA, Boston

 kumachan200x Says:  SERVICE ALERT: Green Line Train Service will run to North Station. For passengers seeking service to Science Park and Lechmere, substitute bus service will run... 

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Airport by public transport

Airport by public transport, Boston

 Jozzzef Says:  The airport can easily be reached by metro and then a shuttle bus. Be sure you know which terminal to go to because you need to know which bus to take (although... 

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South Station

South Station, Boston

 Jozzzef Says:  This is a very nice and clean station. Bus (greyhound,...) train and metrostation all in one. The bus station is brand new and has a nice little foodcourt. The... 

Top 3 Hotels in Boston

The Lenox Hotel

 5 Reviews and 1275 Opinions  The Lenox Hotel is a family owned hotel in an older building located in the Back Bay. I loved the... 

 Hotels in Boston

Hotel Commonwealth

 3 Reviews and 851 Opinions  This looks like the old Kenmore Hotel of the 1970's Grahm Jr College used this as a dorm and... 

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Boston Harbor Hotel

 3 Reviews and 319 Opinions  I originally booked my stay for 4 days but only stayed one night because my friends and family that... 

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Q:  Hi, I am coming to Boston next month, I would like to know where I can buy DVDs at reasonable prices,especially foreign movies... 

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BOSTON KALEIDOSCOPE AND ITS CAST OF COLORS…

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 Looking back at Boston today, I wonder why I hadn't made it back as often as I did during my childhood. I spent many of my summers in Cape Cod with the occasional day trip into Boston and they were...... 

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Boston Features the Old and New

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 This map shows the spur of Boston and across the Charles River, Charlestown. It looks clustered with sites to see, and it is. Maps are well laid out so it is easy to find your way around the city.... 

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IF HOME IS WHERE YOUR HEART IS-THEN I LIVE HERE

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  In November of 1990, I began visiting the many colleges that accepted me as an early applicant. I wasn't very thrilled with any until I visited Boston University. I fell in love with this wonderful... 

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The Perfect Weekend Away City

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 Boston is the perfect city for a weekend getaway. My wife and I often find ourselves on New England roadtrips and Boston is often a stop. Our most recent visit to Boston was in November 2010. I had... 

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Boston in a Nutshell

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Boston. I'd love to share with you the 75 tips I've written, the 199 photos uploaded, and 5 travelogues I've created. 

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